Cook Out Jacksonville NC — 2 Locations Near Camp Lejeune (2026)

How Many Cook Out Locations Are in Jacksonville, NC?

Jacksonville, NC has 2 open Cook Out restaurants as of October 2026, according to Cook Out’s store locator: 407 S Marine Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28540, and 421 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546. They are the only open Cook Outs in Onslow County. The Marine Blvd store is about 1 mile from downtown, and the Western Blvd store is about 3 miles out on the east side of the city.

Outside Jacksonville, the closest Cook Outs are about 30 miles or more away: Havelock (534 US-70 W), New Bern (2500 Dr. M.L. King Jr. Blvd) and Kinston (4050 W Vernon Ave). For most Marines, sailors and families at Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River, the two Jacksonville stores are the only realistic options.

• Closer for MCAS New River, Camp Geiger and downtown: 407 S Marine Blvd.
• Closer for Western Blvd shopping, Coastal Carolina Community College and the east side: 421 Western Blvd.
• Coming soon: 8119 Richlands Hwy in Richlands, about 12 miles north, listed as coming soon on Cook Out’s locator.

Earlier versions of this page listed three stores, at 1220 Western Blvd, 400 Western Blvd and 2050 US-17 N Bypass, and said no other Cook Out was within 45 miles. None of those three addresses is on Cook Out’s current locator, and Havelock and New Bern are closer than 45 miles, so those claims have been corrected.

Every Cook Out in Jacksonville, NC: Addresses & Directions

Below are the 2 Jacksonville stores and the 3 nearest Cook Outs outside Onslow County. Addresses come from Cook Out’s store locator (October 2026), and each card opens Google Maps directions. Distances are approximate straight-line miles from downtown Jacksonville; driving distances are longer.

Which Jacksonville Cook Out Is Closest to Me?

If you are west or southwest of downtown, including MCAS New River and Camp Geiger, use 407 S Marine Blvd; if you are on the east side along Western Blvd or toward Camp Lejeune’s main gate area, use 421 Western Blvd. The two stores are only about 4 miles apart, so traffic often decides it.

New to the area? Base housing and the off-base neighborhoods around Jacksonville are spread out, and a 10-minute map distance can turn into 20 minutes during gate traffic at shift change. Check the live map before you go.

Is There a Cook Out Near Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River?

Yes. Both Jacksonville Cook Outs are off base and within a short drive of Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River; there is no Cook Out on base. Marine Blvd is the more convenient store from the New River and Camp Geiger side, and Western Blvd is more convenient from the Lejeune Blvd side of town.

Military families often ask about payment and discounts. Cook Out accepts cash and cards. We have not seen a published, chain-wide military discount, so ask at the window rather than assuming one applies.

Why Does Jacksonville Have Two Cook Outs?

Jacksonville is a city of about 73,000 people (2020 census) built around one of the largest Marine Corps bases in the country, and its population skews young, which fits Cook Out’s late-night, low-price model. Two stores on the city’s two main commercial roads cover the west and east halves of town.

We have not found a reliable public record of when either Jacksonville store opened, so this guide does not give dates.

How Do I Get to Cook Out From US-17 or NC-24 in Jacksonville?

From US-17, follow Marine Blvd (US-17 Business) toward downtown for the S Marine Blvd store; from NC-24 or the east side, head to Western Blvd. The US-17 bypass skirts the city center, so through-travelers need to leave it to reach either store.

Beach-day tip: North Topsail Beach, Hammocks Beach State Park near Swansboro and Emerald Isle are all a long drive from either store. Grab food on the way out of town, because late-night choices thin out quickly along the coast.

What Time Does Cook Out Close in Jacksonville, NC?

Both stores are drive-thru focused, with a walk-up window and little or no indoor seating. Lines can stack up on weekend nights and paydays. See the Cook Out hours guide for holiday schedules.

What Should I Order at Cook Out in Jacksonville, and What Does It Cost?

The tray is what surprises newcomers: the two “sides” can be full items like a corn dog, a chicken wrap or a quesadilla, so one tray feeds a hungry Marine for well under $10. Drinks include sweet tea, Cheerwine and Cheerwine floats. See the tray menu, burger menu, milkshake menu and calorie calculator if you are tracking macros for PT.

How Does Cook Out Compare to Other Food in Jacksonville?

Cook Out is the cheapest full meal open after midnight in Jacksonville; local seafood and barbecue spots are the pick for a sit-down dinner. Onslow County is known for coastal seafood, especially shrimp from Sneads Ferry, along with Eastern North Carolina barbecue.

Cook Out’s barbecue sandwich is chopped pork with slaw available, and its char-grilled burgers and 40-plus shakes are the main draw.

Which Nearby Cook Out Guides Should I Check?

For trips up US-17 or toward Cherry Point, use the New Bern guide; heading inland, use Kinston or Goldsboro; heading south, Wilmington.

Cook Out Jacksonville NC FAQs

Answers to the questions people ask most.